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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Worship: an act of reverence

Worship: an act of reverence
Biola’s chapel worship illustrates the denominational richness of the student body and sparks important conversation on the role and purpose of worship as a spiritual discipline and piece of campus life.
Lindy Lowe, Opinions Editor October 25, 2025

Biola’s student body is composed of students from a wide array of denominational and spiritual backgrounds, ranging from Evangelical, Baptist, Anglican, Non-denominational, Catholic and Orthodox traditions, though high-church students remain in the minority. This diversity, one of Biola’s strengths,...

The dying spirit of Christian evangelism in America

The dying spirit of Christian evangelism in America
America has become a breeding ground for non-biblical evangelism, veering away from the examples set by the apostles, prophets, and Christ himself, as messengers of the good news.
Connor Do, Staff Writer October 23, 2025

All across America, on city streets, college campuses, in public parks, and a multitude of other places, evangelism can be encountered. However, as our society becomes increasingly supportive of people progressing and liberating their beliefs, the integrity of Christian evangelism has begun to degrade....

Dwelling in childlike faith: reflections on Torrey Conference

Dwelling in childlike faith: reflections on Torrey Conference
Students reflect on how Torrey Conference’s “Childlike” themes invited them to rest, listen, and rediscover wonder as children of God in their faith and community
Lindy Lowe, Opinions Editor October 15, 2025

As Torrey Conference 2025 has come to a close and students have returned to the rhythm of daily life, the question remains: how are we to carry what we’ve learned into the throws of daily life? Beyond the packed sessions and moments of worship, the conference invited us to pause and dwell on what it...

Can Torrey spark revival?

Can Torrey spark revival?
Some Christians believe the United States is experiencing revival, making this year’s Torrey Conference especially unique.
Madison Tucker and Connor Do October 10, 2025

This week, the Torrey Memorial Bible Conference was an opportunity to slow down and let God speak to us through main sessions, breakout speakers and experiential sites. Conferences and large Christian gatherings, like Torrey, can spark conversations about spiritual renewal and revival. Past Biola conferences...

Chief O and the legacy of servitude he leaves behind

Chief O and the legacy of servitude he leaves behind
As Biola grieves the death of Chief John Ojeisekhoba his legacy continues to positively shape the community and structure of campus.
Madison Tucker, Staff Writer October 4, 2025

It was with grieving hearts that Biola students, faculty, and staff learned of Chief John Ojeisekhoba’s death on Labor Day, less than 24 hours after he died from cardiac arrest on Aug. 31st, 2025. Chief O was a faithful father, friend and follower of Christ. Led by the Lord’s love,  Ojeisekhoba...

Reorienting with compassion: opinions in today’s cultural context

Reorienting with compassion: opinions in today’s cultural context
In a time when political views are increasingly divisive, journalists must consider the reestablishment of their values and visions; the opinions staff is no exception.
Madison Tucker, Lindy Lowe, and Connor Do October 2, 2025

In a time when political views are becoming increasingly divisive, the right of free speech makes it possible to have civil discourse and debate controversial issues. Unfortunately, with individuals such as Charlie Kirk being assassinated for debating his political and spiritual beliefs, and Jimmy Kimmel,...

Lamenting with community: how grief is shaped in Christian settings

Lamenting with community: how grief is shaped in Christian settings
What does grief look like in the context of a Christian campus, and how does it differ from that of secular settings?
Connor Do, Staff Writer September 25, 2025

The 2025-26 academic year has been marked by profound instances of tragedy and suffering both inside Biola and out. Students were faced with the abrupt passing of our beloved officer of campus safety, Chief O, the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk, and the murder of a Ukrainian refugee,...

For the Love of God, Pick up and Read

For the Love of God, Pick up and Read
Literacy rates are dwindling, books are getting dusty, and Little Johnny doesn’t want to read anymore.
Emanuel Gomez, Freelancer May 3, 2025

At the start of every semester, the Torrey Honors College holds a series of lectures for each class of students called “Why You Read What You Read,” wherein a handful of professors review the course reading list and draw upon the larger intellectual discourse at play. Their answer to the larger “Why?”...

Caring for our broken brothers

Caring for our broken brothers
Men’s mental health faces stigma in both the church and the world at large. How does this affect men at Biola, and how can we, collectively, be a greater resource for them?
Kelly Van Duine, Managing Editor May 3, 2025

LifeWay Research found that in 2019, only 49% of pastors spoke openly about mental health, and 35% of avid churchgoers believed mental illness could be cured through Bible study and prayer alone. However, men’s mental health faces an even greater level of neglect in Christian circles. Men’s mental...

Navigating Community as a Minority

From left to right: Kayla Pineda, Katelyn Marin, Raylen Rose Oliveros, Zoe Yee, Rachel Ahmann and Danielle Gutierrez.
In a predominantly white school, how do minorities endure the struggle of adjusting to this environment?
Raylen Oliveros, Freelancer April 30, 2025

Entering Biola last semester, I was more than ecstatic to be in community with other Christians. In my experience attending my local magnet school, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, it was rare to meet other Christians, let alone students who respected Christians. After four years of trials of faith in...

A time of grief and uncertainty for Catholics at Biola

Pope Francis waving his hand to a sea of people
With the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, Catholics have been hit with a wave of sorrow and eager anticipation as they await the results of the upcoming conclave.
Kelly Van Duine, Managing Editor April 30, 2025

Pope Francis passed away at age 88 on Monday, April 21, just after he celebrated Easter with thousands of other Catholics in St. Peter’s Square.  There are 1.4 billion Catholics across the globe, with 11 million of them residing in California (29% of the state’s population). For them, Pope Francis...

Hear my Parking Lot Screams Oh Ye Insolent Trucks

A pen drawing of an oversized truck occupying two parking spots and pushing against smaller cars around it.
If ye have a truck there go to another parking lot with larger spaces for thine mammoth vehicle.
Ashley Newman, Staff Writer April 25, 2025

Oh ye trucks parked in the lot  I cannot find one spot Do ye hear me scream? Do ye hear me sob?    In this small parking lot  There is a lesson to be taught  When ye see two spots  Thine eyes seem to cross  So that ye see not two,  But one just for you.   The...